Laksa red chilli and clam curry

Serves:4
Cooking Time:25 minutes
Cook's Tips:As fresh clams are not always available, frozen ones are a good substitute. Simply defrost and cook in the same way as above. Mussels are also suitable.
Prep Time:10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp canola oil, plus extra for greasing
  • 1 70g sachet laksa paste
  • 1 400ml tin coconut cream
  • 250ml chicken/ vegetable stock
  • 1 red pepper, cut into strips
  • 2 chillies, halved
  • 500g clams, rinsed
  • 125ml Thai basil (or ordinary basil) leaves
  • 1 lemon, cut into 8 slices

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Place a large pan over a high heat. Add the oil and laksa paste and gently fry for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  2. Add the coconut cream and simmer for 10 minutes before adding the chicken stock, red pepper, chillies and clams.
  3. Once all the clams have opened – after about 5 minutes – remove from the heat (discard any that do not open).
  4. Tear in the basil leaves and add a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve immediately.
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